California could easily go back into the black by merely complying with Federal laws against welfare for illegal aliens, eliminating some $40 billion from the budget by tommorrow. No need for new gas wells, raising property taxes, or stealing money from other states using their large Congressional delegation to shake down a weak Prez.

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